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Barristan Whitebeard

Barristan Whitebeard

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PJ Diaz said:
You can DIY it for $100+ less if you order parts separately. I'd put it on 2 of the XL (triple) heaksinks myself instead of all 4 panels on one. Then you also have the space to add one more 288 on each sink in the future if you like:

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Pre drilled heatsink for QB304 Quantum Board
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Also I'd get two of these instead of the inventronics driver:

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If he still wants to wire in series, he could buy two HLG-320H-C2800(A,B or AB). Would still have maximum wattage potential just no internal voltage adjustment.
 
ilovereggae

ilovereggae

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JSB99 said:
I like the idea of having 3 x 3, as well as picking my own components. I'm going to see what I come up with for parts and price.
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As much as I want to buy all the V1 288 boards myself, they are currently $29 each. That is $50 less than the v2 Rspec version. Depends how much you need the red, but the efficiency is only slightly better on the newer boards, and you could save yourself $200 on 4 boards if you go with the V1s. I decided that made more sense for me budget wise, and I can always add the red as supplemental lighting later if I think I need it.
 
PJ Diaz

PJ Diaz

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ilovereggae said:
As much as I want to buy all the V1 288 boards myself, they are currently $29 each. That is $50 less than the v2 Rspec version. Depends how much you need the red, but the efficiency is only slightly better on the newer boards, and you could save yourself $200 on 4 boards if you go with the V1s. I decided that made more sense for me budget wise, and I can always add the red as supplemental lighting later if I think I need it.
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PJ Diaz

PJ Diaz

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JSB99 said:
Nice! I think I'm going to get 6 of these, two of the triple heatsinks, two hlg-320 drivers, then I have all the wire and cables for hanging. There isn't anything else, right? I can get some wago connectors, if they're needed. I guess I could use a couple dimmer knobs. Any in particular I should look at?
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You should be good! Unless you plan to dim them a lot, I would just get the "A" version driver and use the built in dimming. I believe that you can crank those a bit higher than the rated wattage too.
 
ilovereggae

ilovereggae

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JSB99 said:
Nice! I think I'm going to get 6 of these, two of the triple heatsinks, two hlg-320 drivers, then I have all the wire and cables for hanging. There isn't anything else, right? I can get some wago connectors, if they're needed. I guess I could use a couple dimmer knobs. Any in particular I should look at?
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@PJ Diaz does he even need the triple heatsinks if he gets QB96? Those ones include the SSTX heatsinks. You can just hang them or build a frame out of angle aluminum. Or did you mean you were getting 6 QB288 boards?
 
hillbill

hillbill

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Had a fan driver finally go on my all white a51 Cree xgs190. Hate to store more lights under my house.
I have 10 light fixtures fan motors running. I do wanna see what Boards are like opposed to discreet diodes.
 
hybridway2

hybridway2

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I don't see much difference if you were to run the A-51's w/o lenses, dimmed, & adjoined. Maybe out of the cases would help to avoid any case edging lips preventing the wide spread. I feel any old tech, 1w-3w diodes on on a pcp can be a QB style light. Dimm & combine several of them for the efficiency, spread & Walla, you got yourself some Enhanced Boards that will do just as good probably. Dimmed to 50% your A-51's may even be able to run passively or with a centered fan rather then a few..
Just a option to get a feel for boarding & make good use of your old lights.
 
PJ Diaz

PJ Diaz

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ilovereggae said:
@PJ Diaz does he even need the triple heatsinks if he gets QB96? Those ones include the SSTX heatsinks. You can just hang them or build a frame out of angle aluminum. Or did you mean you were getting 6 QB288 boards?
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I assumed he was going the 288 route. I personally decided to pick QB96's instead. They are less expensive than the V2 Rspec boards, and only slightly more expensive than the V1 boards if you factor in the heatsinks, plus you can run them at higher wattages than the 288's. I don't have all the parts yet, as I'm still running hps for another month or two, but pretty close to completion.
 
JSB99

JSB99

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PJ Diaz said:
You should be good! Unless you plan to dim them a lot, I would just get the "A" version driver and use the built in dimming. I believe that you can crank those a bit higher than the rated wattage too.
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I don't plan on dimming much, if at all.
 
JSB99

JSB99

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ilovereggae said:
@PJ Diaz does he even need the triple heatsinks if he gets QB96? Those ones include the SSTX heatsinks. You can just hang them or build a frame out of angle aluminum. Or did you mean you were getting 6 QB288 boards?
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I was talking about the qb96's. They'll stay cool enough without heatsinks?
 
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2com

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fragileassassin said:
Quantum board is just the coined name of the led boards hlg offers.
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Are you sure? It's not a brand name, or trademarked (by HLG).
ilovereggae said:
They also are a US company and have great customer service.
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Absolutely. They do.
JSB99 said:
I ended up getting an HLG 550 V2 rspec on Alibaba for $315 (including shipping). There are enough people backing it, so I'm sure it'll work fine.
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You sure didn't. A "Horticulture Lighting Group HLG 550 V2 Rspec", on Alibaba!? Wow, since when is Alibaba an authorized retailer of horticulture lighting group products? That's fantastic, and what a deal. Does it use - oh shit, it does, it uses Quantum Boards!
@Stephenj37826 Check out this sweet deal.

The "brand" says Brand Name: AYNHUI. Lol.

What the fuck do people think "HLG" stands for? Haha.
These guys are using another companies name in their product listing. They are using another companies exact product line naming for their product listing. And they're using the term "quantum board" in their listings as well. Nothing could really be more low, as far as this type of stuff goes.
The quality of their product, I don't know - can't say it's garbage. But I wouldn't trust people who're trying to lie to people, misrepresent their product/another company and their product, and dupe other ignorant buyers.

However, the other day, I bought a Ford Corolla AMG - it's the NSX with VTEC, and it's got the HEMI. Picked it up at the Fauxguar dealership.

Anyway, I duno why people are sleeping on the HLG QB96 Elite V2..
@JSB99 I didn't reach end of thread yet, but if you mentioned you're able to DIY, then why buy a 550? I'm not saying don't, but diy'ing their 288s or 96s is pretty simple.
I see you cancelled the allibaba order now though.

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2com

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hybridway2 said:
Amare is a great choice. In a 5x5 the SE-500 is very nice. I own the SE-450 Powered to 480.
But for coverage of a 5x5, x2 , Pro-4's destroy it.
Now they have lights you cant view on the site yet.
Lightweight Bar-8 design as well as a UVA+B model.
The Bar-8 's are more efficient then the COB lights & cover the most evenly out of all current options available.
Amare is the king of Spectrum Imo. NOt to be confused w/ SpectrumKing.
Reason being is all the testing they've done has lead them to provide the fullest spectrum. Which in turn leads to massive Bag appeal, plants finishing on time, larger yields with higher terps/flava.
I would not consider purchasing anything plain white if i were you.
If it does not include IR , it is not a Horticultural grade light IMO.
The lights with white, 660 & 730 do pretty well to. But i would Not get one that lacks the IR.
Many companies fail to incorporate it do to the par meters not picking up nm's beyond 700 or below 400nm. Which is wrong. So in order to be able to write the highest efficiency #'s on the websites , they ignore much needed nm's/colors.
Apogee is releasing a meter that picks up a wider range & that will change how many of these companies perceive Par.
Gonna be an eye opener fir HPS/MH/CMH efficiency #'s as well.
Goodluck!
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Make some good points here, man.
I saw that mention of the new apogee extended par sensor as well.
The IR (especially) and UV, to me, seem to be obvious to me now.

Does Amare provide any information on any spectrum testing they've done?
If you were to try and supplement with just IR, for the sake of warming plants, how would you go about it (with led?). And/or, would you use some other light to do this (bulb)?
 
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2com

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JSB99 said:
I was talking about the qb96's. They'll stay cool enough without heatsinks?
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No.
"Heatsink and Thermal Pad required to run board over 500mA (25 watts)"
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QB96 Elite V2 Quantum Board

QB96 Elite V2 is a white LED Board with boosted red spectrum. Each Board is powered by 64 high power white LED, 16 630nm Red LED and 16 660nm Deep Red LED.
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Edit: They are great, versatile, and a great deal. @Or_Gro did par maps for them (not sure he's around here anymore but his threads probably are, and are on grasscity).
 
PJ Diaz

PJ Diaz

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JSB99 said:
I was talking about the qb96's. They'll stay cool enough without heatsinks?
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They are only $70 including the pin-type heatsink or $55 without. Compared to the more expensive heatsinks for the 288's it's a great deal.

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QB96 Elite V2 Engine

QB96 Elite V2 is a white LED Board with boosted red spectrum. Each Board is powered by 64 high power white LED, 16 630nm Red LED and 16 660nm Deep Red LED.
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